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How is a microchip implanted into an animal? Is it painful? Does it require surgery or anesthesia?

April 26, 2017anesthesia Animal implanted microchip painful require surgery

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How is a microchip implanted into an animal? Is it painful? Does it require surgery or anesthesia?

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It is injected under the skin using a hypodermic needle. It is no more painful than a typical injection, although the needle is slightly larger than those used for injection. No surgery or anesthesia is required—a microchip can be implanted during a routine veterinary office visit.